one for the mums and dads

[MarknSue]

You know those great plush toys your kids bring back form WDW - especially the nice white ones, say dalmations. And you know about a year later when they have been taken everywhere and got so grimey its hard to tell where the spots once were?
Well. Can they be cleaned? Safely, without turning the whole thing to mulch? Answers on a postcard please...
MarknSusie

ps Actually, answers here please - postcards take to long in the post

 

[markymark]

Simple answer, just go back to wdw every year!!

 

[Beauty and the]

Even simpler don't buy them

I mean how many cuddle toys does a kid need?

Saying that we have literally hundreds in this house, but I do just throw them in the washing machine inside a pillow case.

 

[MarknSue]

Its a little late for that! They are bought, dirty and need a clean!
Pillow case? How does that help?
(bloke speaking - please use small, basic words when discussing washing )
Mark (Sue is out - Mark left desperately trying to fend for self)

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by MarknSue

Mark (Sue is out - Mark left desperately trying to fend for self)

Typical !!!!


I bet you have had to coo.. coo...co...c....cook too!

 

[MarknSue]

No need - the phone I CAN use!
Mark

 

[markymark]

Originally posted by MarknSue
No need - the phone I CAN use!
Mark

aaaah you are wise my friend!!

 

[The Mom]

Originally posted by MarknSue

Pillow case? How does that help?
(bloke speaking - please use small, basic words when discussing washing )
Mark (Sue is out - Mark left desperately trying to fend for self)

The pillowcase "protects" them...they don't get as twisted and pummelled by the agitator.(that thingy that goes up & down or spins in the middle on a top loader) If you have a front loader, it keeps them from getting "squished" along the sides during the spin cycle.

 

[mightyduck]

Originally posted by MarknSue
Its a little late for that! They are bought, dirty and need a clean!
Pillow case? How does that help?
(bloke speaking - please use small, basic words when discussing washing )
Mark (Sue is out - Mark left desperately trying to fend for self)

Make a warm solution with some dish or glycerin soap--something mild. Test apply it on an inconspicuous area first to make sure the pet is colorfast. Using a small brush, apply the soap in a circular motion, wettingthe covering but not so much you soak the stuffing. Go over it again with clear warm water, pat excess water from the pet with a clean towel and let dry overnight or so. Don't plunk him in the sun or his spots will bleach out.

 

[MarknSue]

Great - thanks for the tips!

 

[mightyduck]

Originally posted by MarknSue
Great - thanks for the tips!

No problem. The pillow case suggested I think was for machine washing--but that can be risky if the toy wasn't meant to be machine washed. Surface washing is the safest way. If you get frustrated, put it in a pillow case and machine wash on gentle...

 

[DisneyFreak]

Originally posted by marciahahn


...they don't get as twisted and pummelled by the agitator

I still miss Mr Lightbeer too marcia.

 

[The Mom]

Originally posted by DisneyFreak


I still miss Mr Lightbeer too marcia.

Thanks DF! After dealing with my parents & their doctors all morning, I needed a good laugh!

 

[DisneyFreak]

Originally posted by marciahahn


Thanks DF! After dealing with my parents & their doctors all morning, I needed a good laugh!

Anytime marcia. Think of it as a thank you for keeping me in line all these months.

Hope your parents end up okay.